Table 1.
The comparative values of haemoglobin, haematocrit and transfusion rate in Group A and B
Group A | Group B | p value | ||
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Haemoglobin (gm/dl and range) | Preoperative | 14.8 (11.3–16.9) | 15.4 (12.8–18.4) | 0.410 |
2nd Postoperative day | 11.1 (9.2–12.5) | 11.4 (9.2–13.5) | 0.188 | |
Homologous blood transfused (units and mean) | 69 (2.8) | 16 (0.6) | ||
Surgeon 1 | Number of patients | 14 | 11 | |
Blood units transfused | 32 | 10 | ||
Surgeon 2 | Number of patients | 11 | 14 | |
Blood units transfused | 37 | 6 |